Waterdrop accelerates its Polish market expansion by partnering with Żabka Jush and Carrefour, while maintaining collaboration with tennis player Hubert Hurkacz. The move enhances retail distribution across nearly 2,000 Rossman pharmacies.
Hard2beat, a Polish VC fund investing in early-stage deep tech companies, organized THE MOAT event to connect European deep tech startups with venture capital investors in Warsaw.
D-Orbit, a European space logistics scale-up, signed a contract with Japanese satellite integrator ArkEdge Space to provide launch services via its ION Satellite Carrier for multiple missions between 2027 and 2028. The partnership leverages D-Orbit’s orbital logistics expertise and ArkEdge’s end-to-end satellite solutions, supported by Marubeni Corporation as a key investor and commercial agent in the APAC region.
Rubik Hub, a Romanian startup community, partnered with BBI Cambridge to support HealthTech startups through scholarships, international events, and access to investors. Three startups received MBA scholarships, and a UK-Polish Life Sciences Summit was announced for September 2026.
The Dutch Ministry of Defence partnered with Intelic to adopt a software-first strategy for military drones, aiming to enhance interoperability and reduce deployment timelines. The three-year agreement focuses on integrating diverse drone systems using Intelic’s NEXUS command-and-control software, which has been tested in Ukraine.
The Polish Ministry of Digitalization and Ministry of Foreign Affairs added Odyseusz’s functionality to the mObywatel app, enabling citizens to access secure international travel tools directly through the government platform.
NASK, a Polish cybersecurity institute, has partnered with OpenAI to gain access to GPT-5.5 Cyber, an AI model designed for detecting and analyzing cyber threats. This partnership positions Poland among only two European countries with access to this advanced AI tool, enhancing cybersecurity capabilities for CERT Polska, a team operating under NASK.
JD.com and Allianz have expanded their partnership to Europe, allowing customers to purchase insurance for electronics and home appliances directly on Joybuy’s platform. The service is initially available in the Benelux, France, Germany, and the UK, with plans to expand to other countries. Customers can choose from three insurance options during checkout.
PKP Inżynieria, a Polish railway infrastructure company, has partnered with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) to adopt advanced Swiss technologies and AI-driven systems to enhance efficiency and safety in Poland’s rail network.
Mobilfox, a European e-commerce brand specializing in personalized phone cases and accessories, announces a strategic partnership with Portfolion, one of the largest venture capital funds in Central and Eastern Europe.